Talka~G~blog

  A new bill has been proposed in Nigeria that will require individuals engaged in banking, insurance, stock-broking, or other financial services to provide a Tax Identification Number as a precondition for opening a new account or operating an existing ...

  Access ARM Pensions has called on long-term and institutional investors to take a more active role in financing sectors critical to Nigeria’s industrialisation and economic growth. Speaking at the ninth Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors conference in ...

  Sterling One Foundation has highlighted the importance of empowering girls as the world marks the International Day of the Girl Child on Friday. In a statement made available to our correspondent, the Foundation, which is focused on tackling the ...

  United Bank for Africa Plc has announced that for the sixth consecutive year, it will be sponsoring the annual Lagos International Trade Fair. The LITF, which is the 38th edition, is organised annually by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce ...

  The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the extension of Nigerian Breweries Plc’s 599.1bn rights issue. The acceptance period, initially scheduled to close on October 11, has been extended to Friday, October 18, 2024, following the SEC’s approval. In ...

  To commemorate the International Day of The Girl Child, Zenith General Insurance has donated cash to the Lagoon School Library project. International Day of The Girl Child is observed globally on October 11 every year. The Theme of this ...

  Tech billionaire Elon Musk has unveiled the next-generation humanoid robot, Optimus, declaring its capabilities as boundless and setting the stage for a new era in robotics. Musk made the bold announcement at the highly anticipated “We, Robot” event, on ...

  The Federal Government has proposed introducing a tax payment option that enables individuals to pay their taxes in instalments. It introduced this in the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, recently submitted to the National Assembly for consideration and approval. Our ...

  The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria is poised for talks with Dangote Petroleum Refinery between Tuesday and Wednesday to finalise agreements on the cost and lifting of petrol from the plant. It was learnt on Sunday that the ...

  Afrobeats artist Rema has caused a buzz online after his visit to New Zealand for an upcoming concert. A video showed locals in colorful costumes welcoming him at the airport. The video went viral as people gathered around the ...

  Comedian and actor Basketmouth has spoken about how some of his colleagues’ begging behavior bothers him. He questioned if they were “crazy” for doing it and urged them to stop, saying it takes away from their talent. He also ...

  Nollywood actress Osas Ighodaro opened up about the qualities she looks for in a man and shared her thoughts on financial contributions in relationships during an interview with VJ Adams on ‘BET Off the Top‘ show. When asked if ...

  Actress Toyin Abraham is fully backing her husband, actor Kolawole Ajeyemi, as he begins a new chapter in his career with the release of his debut two-track extended play (EP) titled ‘My Life‘. Known for his standout roles in ...

  During a live radio broadcast, a man expressed his dismay after learning about his wife’s intersex condition only during their honeymoon. He revealed his surprise at not being informed before their marriage, feeling deceived by the lack of disclosure. ...

  A Nigerian person shared the belief that God made a wise choice by not allowing natural disasters to be part of the country’s challenges. An online friend agreed, adding that if Nigerians had to deal with both the tough ...

  A young lady stunned social media by claiming she spent N4 million on her birthday photoshoot, breaking down the expenses in detail. The TikToker, known as @shesf15, shared the cost breakdown, leaving her followers amazed by the luxury of ...

  A youth corps member has caught the attention of social media users by recreating a photo her mother took during her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) days, 24 years ago. The TikTok post features a side-by-side comparison of two ...

  Toyin Lawani has shared a personal update on her health, reflecting on her experience since undergoing a surgery. Toyin posted a video on Instagram, documenting her progress from the initial surgery to her current status. She emphasized the importance ...

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a wanted notice for Bolaji Akinduro, the Executive Chairman of Total Grace Oil and Gas Investment Limited, over alleged fraud. Akinduro, 51, from Ondo State, is accused of obtaining money ...

  Ubi Franklin has spoken about the future of the music industry, speaking on how the internet will begin to bred new stars. Ubi on Instagram discussed the social media’s impact on the music business, noting its significant changes. Ubi ...

  Hugo Viana, currently at Sporting Lisbon, has been appointed to succeed Txiki Begiristain as Manchester City’s Director of Football. Viana will begin transitioning into the role immediately and assume full responsibilities in summer 2025, replacing Begiristain after his 12-year ...

  Basketmouth has revealed how he raised N300m in 12 hours for his movie. He made this known, while sharing his thoughts on the movie industry, where he stressed the significance of adequate budgeting for film production. In an interview, ...

  BBNaija S9 housemate, Victoria, has been blessed with a N3m cash gift from her fans among other items she received as a ‘welcome package’. This demonstrates the depth of affection and support from her loyal fanbase. Her fans, clearly ...

  Former Big Brother Naija season 9 contestant, Damilola Ojo, is grieving the tragic death of her father. She shared the devastating news on Instagram, posting an emotional tribute along with a heartfelt video of precious moments she had with ...

  Seun Kuti has expressed his disappointment at not being invited to Davido’s wedding on June 25, 2024. In an episode of “Curiosity Made Me Ask” with Bae U Barbie, Seun Kuti revealed that he struggled to sleep for a ...